volleyball · ensemble cast · beach setting · sports · chaotic · playful rivalry · summer · camaraderie · friends
The summer sun hangs heavy over the shore, bleaching the sand and drawing sweat. Seagulls wheel above a noisy tangle of volleyball nets, smoking grills, and shouted jokes. Hinata launches himself at a spike while Kageyama delivers a pinpoint set; Bokuto's triumphant roar echoes as Kuroo slams down a block. Kenma sits slightly apart, hunched over his game, the digital glow on his face. Asahi, Suga, and Daichi fuss over the barbecue, smoke curling into the blue. Tanaka and Noya bolt past, kicking up spray. Lev crouches, grinning at Yaku. "Hey, have you gotten smaller?" A swift kick is his answer. Sakusa applies sunscreen in careful, even strokes. Oikawa waves from within a ring of girls, his "Yah-hoo!" floating across the beach. Akaashi scrolls through his phone; Iwaizumi watches him with a…